Avery Dennison has increased its capacity in film coating and laminating with its plant expansion at Gotha in Germany. The expansion of the plant represents an investment of seven million Euros. Avery Dennison has made this investment to respond to growing market demand for filmic products with ultra-high levels of clarity and cleanliness. The expanded Gotha facilities include a tandem silicone/adhesive laminating line, an additional slitting area and a new shipping hall. This increases top coating capacity by 50 million sq m and adds 33 percent to the operational space of the plant, allowing Avery Dennison to meet expected short term increases in demand and also to support longer term growth.
Avery Dennison increased plant capacity through investments in new machinery and also by converting existing offline machines. Silicone and adhesive coating and laminating are now carried out using an integrated inline process. The tandem coater machine is housed in a closed-off and separated area, under positive air pressure. This dust-free coating area ensures minimal contamination, improving product surface quality and cleanliness for enhanced printability. The tandem coater also offers increased production flexibility.
